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Think you study like a straight-A student? Knowing how to study can be just as important as what you are studying. Good learning techniques allow you to tackle new information and efficiently recall previous lessons—abilities that are just as useful in the workplace as in a classroom. Researchers studying education and cognition have taken a closer look at which approaches best support learning. For a roundup of the best and worst techniques see "Psychologists Identify the Best Ways to Study." But before you read you can assess your own approach with the quiz below.